Be Healthy Ministries, Inc. Community & Disaster Preparedness Ministry!Its National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month! Visit: https://www.dhs.gov/cisr-month
October was Fire Safety Month! November 4th we set back our clocks for Daylight Savings Time, so remember to check your fire and carbon monoxide fire alarms! Share! Fire Safety Prevention Week is October 21st to 27th, 2018 (Jamaica, West Indies) & Fire Safety Week is October 7th to 13th! (USA) Visit : https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Campaigns/Fire-Prevention-Week October was Crime Prevention and CyberSecurity Prevention Month! All Faith-Based Organizations need Security & Disaster Preparedness Training!! Here are some great resource!s! National Disaster Interfaith Network : Visit : http://www.n-din.org/ or call (212) 669-6100 Christian Emergency Network https://www.christianemergencynetwork.org 
***According to FEMA, planning starts with three steps: 1. Collect! 2. Share : www.ready.gov/make-a-plan 3. Practice! ***At least one member of each family should know CPR & First Aid! Contact your local Red Cross or Heart Association! Fire Safety Tips!! ***Do not leave grease on your stoves,or throw cigarette buts unto dry wooded areas or trash. ***Do not grill near dried woodland and grass, and always monitor your cooking at home on either gas or electric stoves and grills outside. ***Get educated locally, and nationally on how you can play a role in Fire Safety! ***Please do monthly checks of your fire alarms and carbon-dioxide monitors, change batteries as needed! Dont use generators indoors during and after disasters, as it will increase your risk for carbon monoxide poisoning! Visit the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/cofacts.html ***Invest in getting a Fire Extinguisher and learn how to use same! ***Kids are never young to learn about fire safety, connect them to Sparky, visit : www.sparky.org and www.nfpa.org/education ***In Jamaica please visit The Jamaica Fire Brigade at: www.jamaicafirebrigade.org www.jfb.gov.jm 
***Please stay updated with your local and national media on public safety and health threats common in your community/environment. The weather remains dynamic, unpredictable and forever changing !
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